Java in Easy Steps

Name: Java in Easy Steps
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ISBN: 9781840783469

ISBN-10: 184078346X

ISBN-13: 9781840783469

Edition: 3rd 2008

Authors: Mike McGrath

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Java in easy steps instructs you how to easily create your own exciting Java programs. It is updated for the latest release and contains separate chapters on the major features of the Java language. Complete example programs illustrate each important aspect of Java programming - all with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. Java in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin programming in Java, with minimum fuss. Book jacket.

Book details

List price: $14.99
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: In Easy Steps Limited
Publication date: 2/28/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 8.88" wide x 7.38" long x 0.41" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English




Getting started


Introduction


Installing the JDK


Writing a first Java program


Compiling & running programs


Creating a variable


Recognizing data types


Creating constants


Adding comments


Troubleshooting problems


Summary



Performing operations


Doing arithmetic


Assigning values


Comparing values


Assessing logic


Examining conditions


Setting precedence


Escaping literals


Working with bits


Summary



Making statements


Branching with if


Branching alternatives


Switching branches


Looping for


Looping while true


Doing do-while loops


Breaking out of loops


Returning control


Summary



Directing values


Casting type values


Creating variable arrays


Passing an argument


Passing multiple arguments


Looping through elements


Changing element values


Adding array dimensions


Catching exceptions


Summary



Manipulating data


Exploring Java classes


Doing mathematics


Rounding numbers


Generating random numbers


Managing strings


Comparing strings


Searching strings


Manipulating characters


Summary



Creating classes


Forming multiple methods


Understanding program scope


Forming multiple classes


Extending an existing class


Creating an object class


Producing an object instance


Encapsulating properties


Constructing object values


Summary



Importing functions


Handling files


Reading console input


Reading files


Writing files


Sorting array elements


Managing dates


Formatting numbers


Calculating currency


Summary



Building interfaces


Creating a window


Adding push buttons


Adding labels


Adding text fields


Adding item selectors


Adding radio buttons


Changing appearance


Arranging components


Summary



Recognizing events


Listening for events


Generating events


Handling button events


Handling item events


Reacting to keyboard events


Responding to mouse events


Announcing messages


Requesting input


Playing sounds


Summary



Deploying programs


Methods of deployment


Distributing programs


Building archives


Deploying applications


Enabling Web Start


Producing applets


Converting web pages


Deploying applets


Summary


Index